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How to Fix Blemished Wood Furniture

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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If a guest dripped soda on your expensive wood table, or roughhousing kids left their mark on your cherished wood chair, don't head to the nearest furniture store for replacements. These everyday spots and scratches are minor irritations that can ... more »

How to Get Rid of Ants in Your House

By VallartaVixen

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Is your kitchen or bathroom infested with a never ending supply of ants? Use this simple, effective and affordable solution to rid your house of ants forever!.. more »

How to Get Rid Of Fleas In Your Home Naturally

By Janet Ford

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Sure there are many instructions in getting rid of fleas off your dog or cat but how on earth do you tackle the carpeting and bedding in your home to prevent the re infestation? Here's a real simple method to kill them nasty fleas without ... more »

How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies

By janifox

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Everyone at some time or other gets fruit flies. They come home with you from the grocery store, or the farmers market or sometimes they seem to appear out of nowhere. This remedy is very simple, and chances are you have everything right in your ... more »

How to Have a Environmentally Friendly Laundry Room

By Hillary Marshall

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Laundry is an unavoidable fact of life. We have cloths, towels and sheets that must be washed. However, in todays modern society the laundering of clothes has become a large environmental burden. If you want to decrease the impact your laundry ... more »

How to Have a Yard Sale

By Johnnerlyn

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Whether looking to profit from some gently used items or whether trying your hand with becoming an entrepreneur, having a yard sale is a sure way to start making a profit while also getting rid of excess clutter. Having a successful yard sale is ... more »

How to Hide Cigarette Odors

By Kelly Bowen

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Cigarette odors can be be difficult or hide or remove, but there are several things that can help. The best part? Most are natural or inexpensive... more »

How to Hire a Butler

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Do you want someone named Jeeves answering the door of your "cottage" in a tuxedo, or are you just looking for a temporary butler to work a special event? Locating the right person for your butlering needs takes some time, energy and bucks, but ... more »

How to Kill Germs Without Using Harsh Chemicals

By Kristy Pruitt

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Germs are a big concern, especially in the winter when the flu is going around. But more and more people are avoiding the flu shot, and even if you believe in the vaccine it won’t protect you from other contagious ailments. So it is important to ... more »

How to Live With Allergies to Pollen

By eHow Health Editor

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Every spring and fall, millions of people suffer from what is commonly known as a seasonal allergy. The culprit is often wind-borne pollen, which is released from trees, grass and flowers in order to fertilize other plants. Much of it, ... more »

How to make a good cheap window cleaner at home.

By BillieGriffin

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This window cleaner works better than the commericial ones, costs considerably less and can double as a disinfecting spray cleaner... more »

How to Make a Nontoxic Window Cleaner

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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So many retail window cleaning products boast a streak free shine but rarely deliver. Consider making your own nontoxic window cleaner. You'll know and trust the ingredients and feel safe having it in your cupboards, especially if you have young ... more »

How to Make a Spring Cleaning Schedule

By WriterGig

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Make a spring cleaning schedule to get the most out of your spring cleaning routine. You can deep clean your home more efficiently with a spring cleaning schedule that is simple to follow. Here are some basic suggestions to help you customize ... more »

How to make all your glass and vases sparkle

By smurf741

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Are your vases beginning to look a little bit old and use. Well with the help of This article all of your glass and vases in your home sparkle... more »

How to Make Drain Cleanser without Toxic Chemicals!

By KCout

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If your drains are slow or have a persistent odor use this simple cleanser once a week to keep drains fresh and clog-free... more »

How to Make Homemade Cleaning Products

By Hillary Marshall

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As Americans we are inundated with ads attempting to convince us we need a multitude of cleansers for every room of our home. Many don't realize the key to a sparkling clean home does not require purchasing a specialty cleanser for every separate ... more »

How to Make Non-Toxic Products to Exterminate Roaches

By DivinitY

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Roaches are never welcome guests, but that doesn't mean you need to coat your home in pricey chemicals to get rid of them. Here's a roach killer that will get the job done... more »

How to Make your Bed

By Audie Metcalf

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A made bed can really make you feel like a non-loser. A big, rumpled, nest of a bed can make you feel like closing the curtains and never seeking the light of day again. But. The dread of making my bed used to override everything. The idea of ... more »

How to Make Your Own Anti-Fog Glass and Windshield Spray

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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You can make an inexpensive anti-fog glass spray to keep your bathroom mirrors and the inside of your car's windshield fog-free. This solution keeps condensation from collecting on these surfaces... more »

How to make your own homemade furniture cleaning products.

By 3Amy Jaine

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Learn how to make home furniture cleaning products. This works great with sealed wood furnishings, such as hard wood floors, banisters, and tables... more »

How to Mouseproof Your Home.

By imaqueen1975

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how to get rid of mice and mouseproof your home... more »

How to Organize a Bathroom Closet

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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From linens and towels to medications and toiletries, bathroom closets often hold a variety of items. The variety and quantity can easily lead to mess and clutter. A well organized bathroom closet lets you quickly and easily find what you need, ... more »

How to Overcome Chronic Disorganization

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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You've battled a chaotic house, office and desk all your adult life. Bills go unpaid because you've misplaced them, trash piles up and you're wearing your last pair of clean socks. Regardless of your best efforts and unflagging desire to overcome ... more »

How to Put a Duvet Cover on Easily

By hikernb

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I can't believe I've been struggling all these years with duvet covers and pillowcases by shaking duvets and pillows into them. I recently had two different friends enlighten me with the EASY way to put them on... more »

How to Reduce the Amount of Dust in Your Home

By nethopperz

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A dusty home is an unhealthy place to live and very uncomfortable for those with dust allergies. Follow these easy tips to remove much of this dust from your home... more »

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